Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Hill Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pleasant Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Hill Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1050 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
91%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Pleasant Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crab Orchard Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School, Glenn Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
588 students attend Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pleasant Hill Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Hill Elementary School?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pleasant Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasant Hill Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Hill Elementary School is part of Cumberland County School District.
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